Los Angeles city, CA

ZIP 90008 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Los Angeles city, CA (90008)

Median Income

$61,822

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,646

Wealth inflow

Population

33,443

Unemployment

8.1%

4.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,646 for ZIP 90008 (Los Angeles city, CA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.1%+119% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.6%-41% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.1%+64% vs US avg

455

Establishments

3,797

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction3.4%
Manufacturing6.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade9.3%
Transportation, utilities8.0%
Information4.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.6%
Professional, scientific, management11.2%
Education, health care, social24.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.2%
Other services6.5%
Public administration5.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 90008 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.8%, median income rose 11.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.6%.

Median Income

$61,822

-18% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate